Sufi Mysticism – Mysticism in the Islamic context has historically been intertwined with the notion of Ḥikmah, both knowledge and philosophy (Nasr, 1996). The source of mysticism and the mystical elements in Islam can be traced to the Qur’an and the…
Sufism – A’ishah al Ba’uniyyah, a native of Damascus is one of the most renowned women scholars of Islamic history. Born into a prominent household of revered scholars and Sufi followers, ‘A’ishah received an excellent religious education and learned the Quran…
Sufism – ‘A’ishah Al-Ba’uniyyah (d. 923/1517) of Damascus was one of the greatest female scholars of Islamic history. A poet, mystic, prolific and writer, ‘A’ishah wrote more writings in Arabic than any other woman prior to the turn of the century. Yet…